Washington: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his Indian-origin running mate Kamala Harris greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday and expressed hope for a new beginning.

Biden in a tweet said that may you overcome all obstacles, be blessed with wisdom, and find a path toward new beginnings, in a greet said to everyone celebrating the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in the US, India. Harris retweeting Biden’s tweet said she also extended her greetings to the Hindu community on the auspicious occasion. “Joining @ Joe Biden in wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi.